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AV12 JXO

2012 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,721 mi
Last recorded98,721 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,721 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 98,695 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 94,309 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 89,038 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 84,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,397 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 78,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 66,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2019 66,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2018 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted as standard

Fail 23 May 2018 58,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Showing signs of age (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted as standard

Pass 10 May 2017 48,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted as standard

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL deteriorated slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 39,769 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 22 May 2015 30,319 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AV12 JXO is a 2012 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 JXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV12 JXO registered?

AV12 JXO is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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